• A minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, with an understanding of proper food handling and safety, knowledge of safety and sanitation standards, and culinary fundamentals (i.e. knife skills, HACCP, methods of cooking, etc.
• Previous experience in a fast paced restaurant/diner environment. 
• Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team member.
• Must have prior catering experience.
• Must be service-oriented, courteous and professional.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Must adhere to the department policies and procedures.
• Flexibility with schedule and work assignments based on retail unit environment
• Compliance with safety and sanitation standards and work rules
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to work as a team member on diverse workforce
• Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior
• Valid CA Drivers License

Walking

The ability to exert a reasonably paced mobility from one point to another within a generally accepted time frame. Must be able to recognize the conditions of the environment. Must have the ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time.

• Bending

Must have the ability to move and control one’s torso so items can be picked up from a lower surface level.

Reaching

The ability to stretch the body and extend arms to place or secure objects and commodities at a distance above, to the side of, or below the normal standing level.

• Lifting

Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to use body parts, usually arms and hands (shoulders and back) to elevate an object or commodity above its previous surface level

• Repetitive Movement

Ability to use body parts on a regular and continuing basis to repeat the same motions for a reasonable period of time without resting

• Stooping

Ability to flex legs at the knee and move the upper body forward.  Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility wit schedule and work assignments based on retail unit environment
• Compliance with safety and sanitation standards and work rules
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to work as a team member on diverse workforce
• Respectful and professional behavior

V. English Proficiency Requirements:

Must have ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring (i.e., MSDS sheets) and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them. Must be able to read and understand recipes, production sheets and equipment usage information.

"Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job."